Derrick McPhearson had never played wide receiver before his junior season last year. Before transferring to DeMatha Catholic for his junior campaign, he had played running back as a freshman at Howard High School. He was scheduled to play quarterback as a sophomore when a broken ankle in the season opener sidelined him for the entire season.

Despite the lack of experience, DeMatha head coach Bill McGregor says McPhearson has the potential to develop into a great wide receiver.

“Last year was the first year Derrick had ever played wide receiver,” said McGregor. “He still has a lot to learn, but he just has gotten better and better. He’s a can’t-miss prospect.”

One of the reasons McPhearson is such a good prospect is his pure speed. At 6-0, 185 pounds, he runs a consistent 4.4 in the 40 yard dash. McPhearson recorded a 4.38 during the Maryland camp last summer. His time earned him an early offer from the Terrapins, which remains his only “official” scholarship offer according to McGregor.

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